I am always content with what happens; for I know that what God chooses is better than what I choose.

It is unlikely that the good of a snail should reside in its shell: so is it likely that the good of a man should?

If you do not wish to be prone to anger, do not feed the habit; give it nothing which may tend to its increase.

Forgiveness is better than revenge, for forgiveness is the sign of a gentle nature, but revenge is the sign of a savage nature. the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of his grace.

I laugh at those who think they can damage me. They do not know who I am, they do not know what I think, they cannot even touch the things which are really mine and with which I live.

Nothing truly stops you. Nothing truly holds you back. For your own will is always within your control.

Our duties naturally emerge form such fundamental relations as our families, neighborhoods, workplaces, our state or nation. Make it your regular habit to consider your roles-parent, child, neighbor, citizen, leader-and the natural duties that arise from them. Once you know who you are and to whom you are linked, you will know what to do.